Asia's growth outlook is bright

China is shifting from export-oriented growth to tapping domestic demand

A United Nations report said Asia's economic outlook for this year is strong, despite slowing global growth due to sluggish international trade and investment.

The world economy grew 2.2 percent last year, the slowest pace since the end of the 2008 financial crisis. Britain's plan to leave the European Union and the election of Donald Trump as US president are adding to uncertainty.